snivel

/ˈsnɪvəl/
verb
  1. To cry or whine in a weak, annoying way, often while breathing noisily through the nose.
    • Stop sniveling and tell me what's wrong.
    • The toddler started to snivel when he couldn't find his favorite toy.
    • She sniveled quietly in the corner after losing the game.
  2. To complain in a weak, irritating manner.
    • The employee sniveled about the new policy during the meeting.
    • He always snivels about having too much homework.
    • Instead of sniveling about the rain, bring an umbrella.
Antonyms
noun
  1. An act or sound of sniveling; a weak, whining cry or complaint.
    • She gave a little snivel before wiping her nose.
    • I heard a snivel from the back of the classroom.
    • His constant snivel annoyed everyone on the bus.
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